Colonial

8513 Rapley Preserve Circle commands a premier location in the Village of Rapley Preserve at Avenel. Set on a 0.38 acre lot and with over 8,600 total SF, this 5 Bedroom, 5 Full Bath, and 3 Half Bath property was thoughtfully designed with entertaining and large-scale living in mind. Every lifestyle luxury is here including a private pool, a koi pond, a wine cellar, home theater, multiple bars, a yoga room, and a considerable floor plan that can be customized to add anything you might desire. A neighborhood path adjacent to the residence leads to the popular Avenel Swim & Tennis Club. Welcoming you into this home is a grand two-story Foyer which is accented with a gleaming marble floor and a sparkling chandelier. Through a set of double doors is the formal Living Room/Library that is warmed by a gas fireplace with a stone surround and features hardwood floors and a wall of built-ins. The formal Dining Room has two crystal chandeliers, cove lighting, and beautiful custom millwork. Beyond the Foyer is the prominent Great Room that has been reinvented for entertaining with its stunning natural light, custom bar, wine storage, a two-sided gas fireplace and stacked stone accents. The custom Bar has a slate floor, granite counter and tree-trunk counter top, two wine refrigerators, and a wine display/storage cabinet with glass doors for 200+ bottles. The adjoining Breakfast Room opens to the rear Balcony and Terrace. The Gourmet Kitchen is well-appointed with Sub-Zero, Thermador, and Jennair appliances, custom cabinetry, granite counters, and a Butler's Pantry. A light-filled Mudroom/Yoga Room has a mirrored wall, tile floor, and built-ins. There is a Laundry Room and two Powder Rooms on this level. On the Upper Level there are 5 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths, highlighted by architectural skylights. The breathtaking Primary Suite is a spacious sanctuary that is comprised of a Bedroom, Sitting Room, 2 Walk-in Closets, and a two-sided fireplace that extends into the spa-like Bath. The Primary Bath is complete with a soaking tub, separate vanities, a shower, and water closet. There are 2 Bedroom Suites with private baths and two additional bedrooms which share a Jack and Jill style Bath. Open and inviting, the walkout Lower Level has an abundance of space, with half of its footprint dedicated to the Recreation Room, Wet Bar and Billiard area. A Home Theater, a Wine Cellar and a Powder Room are also on this level. Directly off the entrance to the Pool and backyard is a customized Full Bath/Changing Room for Pool Guests with a bench seat, built-ins, separate shower room, and separate water closet. Avenel is a picturesque and beautifully designed resort-like community in Montgomery County with 900 luxury homes. Amenities abound with the best of the best offered here in extraordinary Avenel. The professional TPC/PGA Golf Course is in the center of the neighborhood, boasting a spectacular experience. The Avenel Swim & Tennis Club is another wonderful feature of the community with 3 pools and 6 tennis courts. Avenel Park, popular trails, and an adjacent privately-owned Equestrian Center encourage an active and outdoor lifestyle. Avenel has 14 Villages that make up the neighborhood.